York, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17408
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,507
- 336/sq mi High-density area
- $94,565
- Median income Above-median income area
- $251,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
York pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 336
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17408 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17408 (York, PA) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.9 in 2023 to 237.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17408 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Pennsylvania, with 22,507 residents across 67.0 square miles, a density of 336 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17408 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,565 (21% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,819. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $251,800 (11% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,561; 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17408 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17408.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17408, York, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,507
Population
67.0
Area (sq mi)
336
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17408?
44.0
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
4.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$94,565
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$42,819
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17408 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
York, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,565 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,599housing units
10,599
Total Housing Units
10,214
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,800
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,561
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17408 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 180 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 204 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 223 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 238 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 398 business establishments in ZIP 17408, employing approximately 12,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $685,373,000.
398
Businesses
12,337
Employees
$685.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 33 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17408 vs 17371 →
ZIP 17408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17403
York (17403)
39,042 residents
- 17404
York (17404)
35,517 residents
- 17315
Dover (17315)
25,756 residents
- 17408
York (17408)
22,507 residents
- 17401
York (17401)
17,687 residents
- 17362 13,397
Spring Grove (17362)
13,397 residents
- 17360 5,927
Seven Valleys (17360)
5,927 residents
- 17364 3,907
Thomasville (17364)
3,907 residents
- 17407 2,355
York (17407)
2,355 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17408 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17408 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17407
York (17407)
$122,625 median income
- 17371
York New Salem (17371)
$106,856 median income
- 17362
Spring Grove (17362)
$98,702 median income
- 17360
Seven Valleys (17360)
$97,896 median income
- 17408
York (17408)
$94,565 median income
- 17315
Dover (17315)
$82,884 median income
- 17404
York (17404)
$78,506 median income
- 17311
Codorus (17311)
$77,500 median income
- 17364
Thomasville (17364)
$75,677 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17408 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17371 | York New Salem, PA | 257 | 2.3 mi |
| 17401 | York, PA | 17,687 | 4.1 mi |
| 17403 | York, PA | 39,042 | 4.8 mi |
| 17404 | York, PA | 35,517 | 5.0 mi |
| 17364 | Thomasville, PA | 3,907 | 5.1 mi |
| 17360 | Seven Valleys, PA | 5,927 | 6.2 mi |
| 17407 | York, PA | 2,355 | 6.0 mi |
| 17362 | Spring Grove, PA | 13,397 | 6.6 mi |
| 17315 | Dover, PA | 25,756 | 7.0 mi |
| 17311 | Codorus, PA | 252 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17408, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,507 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17408 in?
ZIP code 17408 (York) is located in York County, Pennsylvania. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17408?
ZIP code 17408 in York, PA has a population of 22,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17408?
The median household income in ZIP 17408 is $94,565, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17408?
The median home value in ZIP 17408 is $251,800, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17408 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17408?
ZIP code 17408 has 398 business establishments employing approximately 12,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17408 are: Other services (except public administration) (64), Retail trade (58), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17408?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17408 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17408?
In ZIP code 17408, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17408 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17408?
In ZIP code 17408, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17408 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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